Lexus ES years to avoid
Every Lexus ES model year on file (2020-2021), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2020
Worst year on file
88.9
Severity index
Air Bags
Most-reported system
2021
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020 Lexus ES | 88.9 High | 18 | Air Bags |
| 2 | 2021 Lexus ES | 57.0 Medium | 28 | Air Bags |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Lexus ES complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 88.9 High | AIR BAGS |
| 2021 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 57.0 Medium | AIR BAGS |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.